Search Results for Wed A. Abdaljubbar
Abstract
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has transformed the global higher education landscape, making the transition toward smart universities a strategic necessity rather than a developmental option. Despite ongoing reform efforts in Iraq, higher education institutions continue to face significant challenges related to governance, digital infrastructure, data management, research capacity, and institutional readiness. The research problem stems from the existence of a substantial gap between the current state of Iraqi universities and the requirements of internationally recognized smart university models, which limits their ability to contribute effectively to sustainable development and the knowledge economy. This study aims to analyze the current status of smart university transformation in Iraq through a gap analysis approach and to develop a strategic roadmap that supports the transition process. Using a qualitative analytical methodology, the study examines the Iraqi higher education environment, identifies major transformation gaps, and evaluates key dimensions including governance, digital infrastructure, policy frameworks, pedagogy, research and innovation, stakeholder engagement, financing, and risk management. The findings reveal significant deficiencies in digital readiness, institutional integration, data governance, technological infrastructure, and university–industry collaboration. The study highlights the importance of establishing a coherent national framework that aligns digital transformation initiatives with higher education policies and development priorities. Based on the identified gaps, a comprehensive strategic roadmap is proposed to guide universities and policymakers through a phased transformation process toward smart university implementation. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on higher education digital transformation by providing a context-specific framework for Iraq and offering practical policy recommendations to enhance institutional performance, innovation capacity, educational quality, and long-term socio-economic development.
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The research aimed to diagnose the factors influencing managers' intentions to adopt remote work practices and their impact on employees' psychological well-being at the Technological University. A descriptive methodology and linear regression analysis were used on a sample of 50 participants, including department heads, sections, and their assistants. Their opinions were surveyed through a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. The results showed that the managers at the Technological University demonstrated a clear willingness to adopt remote work practices. The research revealed that behavioral intention and social norms were the most influential factors in shaping managers' intentions to adopt remote work. The former reflects their positive conviction about the benefits of these practices, while the latter is related to the influence of employee expectations. Perceived behavioral control, which conveys the managers' confidence in employees' capabilities, was a supportive but less influential factor. The overall factors showed the highest impact, confirming their integrative interaction. Regarding the impact of these factors on employees' psychological well-being, the results indicated that general mental health was significantly affected by behavioral intention, as positive conviction enhances mental resilience. Job satisfaction was influenced by perceived behavioral control, as confidence in performance boosts feelings of appreciation. Social support was clearly affected by social norms through informal support networks among colleagues. Work-life balance was influenced by all the factors. Overall, employees' psychological well-being was strongly impacted by the total factors affecting managers' intentions, demonstrating that the overall intentions of managers are the strongest driver of employees' psychological well-being.